First scheduled cargo flight lands at DWC

Global forwarding and logistics group Panalpina has successfully launched its new own controlled regular airfreight services connecting Luxembourg with the new Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport and Hong Kong.

With the arrival of the Atlas all cargo B747F airplane last week, Panalpina has successfully launched its recently announced own controlled airfreight service to the Dubai World Central (DWC)-Al Maktoum International Airport.

It is the first ever scheduled freighter service calling at the new state-of-the-art airport. Dubai will be regularly served as part of Panalpina’s new round the world rotation connecting Luxembourg, Dubai, South Africa, Hong Kong, North America and Latin America.

According to Claus Schmidt, Panalpina’s Middle East Area Manager, "this service is a milestone in Panalpina’s growth plans in the region. It links our new Middle East distribution centre at DWC with our network in Europe, Africa, Asia and North America. It also allows us to offer our customers a unique and highly flexible solution for time sensitive airfreight, including fast turnaround times from cargo arrival to delivery."